8 - Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Report • June 13, 2018
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Membership Development /
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS:
Reasons To Join
Businesses, organizations, and individuals benefit
from valuable opportunities as members of the
Florence Area Chamber. A study by the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce lists five key reasons why
people should join a local chamber: validation and
credibility, networking opportunities, access to
information, government advocacy, and
purchasing benefits.
A LIST OF BENEFITS:
Business Referrals – The Chamber receives many
inquiries and of course, the Chamber always
recommends its members first.
Networking – Membership meetings, business
mixers, special events, and new member
receptions provide excellent opportunities to
network with other Chamber businesses.
Educational Programming – From speakers at
membership meetings once a month, to
educational seminars, the Chamber offers many
programs to educate businesses and serves as a
sounding board for problem solving.
Leadership – Many opportunities exist for
showcasing and improving your leadership skills.
Tax Deduction – Florence Area Chamber dues are
100% tax deductible as a business expense.
Chamber Directory – Your company is listed by
business category, by name, in the annual printed
directory, and is included on the Chamber’s
website member directory.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Ribbon cutting events by the Chamber’s
Ambassadors, for members’ new business
openings/additions/expansions.
Contact 541-997-3128 to learn more about benefi ts of membership today!